Ross Scheuerman looks at himself in the mirror and sees an NFL running back. Many NFL talent evaluators here at the Scouting Combine this week see something else. They see Julian Edelman. Or some sort of reasonable facsimile. Edelman is the New England Patriots wide receiver who was primarily a running quarterback in college. Scheuerman is ready to make a transition, though, if required, he reiterated again Thursday after undergoing all the necessary medical tests and interviews at Lucas Oil Stadium. Looking at Scheuerman as something other than a full-time running back is not hard to understand, considering the way the position has evolved. He's just here to show that he...

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